Hey NA,

I've finally finished the N64 Blaster 2.0 hardware revision, as well as the new hardware for the RetroBlaster programmer. I'll be opening them up for pre-order tomorrow at 5PM MST.


New features of the N64 Blaster 2.0 are:
- All CIC types integrated onto the board - select with a switch
- 4K and 16K EEPROM saves supported, select with a switch
- 64MB max ROM size supported
- 1Mbit max SRAM size supported (256Kbit implemented by default)
- Small form factor allows using original donor cartridges without modification



New features of the RetroBlaster programmer and software are:
- Adapter slot allows a variety of game cartridges to be used
- Easy firmware updates
- Faster programming times
- Allows backing up of Save files
- Allows dumping of original game cartridges
- Voltage selector to properly interface with different cartridges (5V or 3V)

More info for each, as well as pre-order info and pricing, can be found on my website: RetroStage.net

I've added a video showing the new software and hardware off as well:



 

Pre-order goes live in 13 minutes!

Use coupon code "blaster" when checking out to receive $20 off your purchase when you buy both the N64 Blaster 2.0 and the RetroBlaster 2.0 programmer.

Will the new 2.0 N64 boards be programmable on the old Blaster? If not, will the old boards still be produced?

Yep they're compatible, there is an adapter on the website that enables the new Blasters to work on the old hardware.

Your blaster tech is awesome, nice to see it's still being worked on as I haven't looked into it in a while   excited to see what other systems may or may not be available in the future! I should probably learn to make repros with your normal boards too, but my hands aren't the steadiest for soldering and such